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How to capture images using the P-6000/P-

7000 Tethering feature with a DLSR camera

RELATES TO:

n P-6000 and P-7000 Multimedia Storage Viewers

n Tethering feature

n Canon and Nikon cameras (supported models only)

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Explanation

l Article summary

l Camera support

l Important notices - setup and requirements

l Setup

l File transfer information

l Previewing images

l Troubleshooting

EXPLANATION:

Tethering is a feature which allows real-time transfer of images captured with a Digital Still Camera whilst connected

to a P-6000/7000 Multimedia Storage Viewer. It also allows remote firing of the camera by using a button on the

viewer itself, as well as using the camera's own "release" button.

Camera support

Only Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras are supported. Other manufacturer's cameras are not supported with this

feature. Please refer to the table below for compatibility and support information.

Important notices - setup and requirements:

Please read all of the instructions in this section before using this feature. Also, be sure to follow all safety notices in

your P-6000/7000 user's manual.

Manufacturer Model name (Japan) DSLR USB Settings

Nikon

D700, D90 (No setting)

D3X, D3, D300 MTP/PTP, Mass Storage

Canon

1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark III, 5D

Mark II, 50D, 40D

(No setting)

Note:

Other DSLR cameras manufactured by Nikon or Canon may work with the Tethering

feature. However, some features may not work and Epson cannot guarantee the

compatibility of any models other than those listed.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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How to capture images using the P-6000/P7000 Tethering feature with a DLSR camera RELATES TO: n P-6000 and P-7000 Multimedia Storage Viewers n Tethering feature n Canon and Nikon cameras (supported models only) TABLE OF CONTENTS: Explanation l Article summary l Camera support l Important notices - setup and requirements l Setup l File transfer information l Previewing images l Troubleshooting EXPLANATION: Tethering is a feature which allows real-time transfer of images captured with a Digital Still Camer
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Camera: l When you connect the camera to the viewer, use the USB cable supplied with your camera. l Make sure a supported memory card is inserted into the camera. The memory card must have enough free space. If your camera has multiple memory card slots, use the card in Slot 1. l The Tethering feature does not guarantee successful file transfer from the camera to P-6000/7000 viewer.
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6. The Tethering Screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. To capture images using the viewer, press the OK key. The "release" button on the camera may also work. When a picture is taken, the picture will be transferred. Then, the image will be previewed on the viewer's LCD screen. While transferring, a progress bar is shown. No operation is available while transferring files. All new files created using the Tethering feature are transferred (whilst a USB connection is maintained).
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File transfer information The destination folder for transferring images in Tethering mode is a new card folder. A new card folder is created if no card folder exists. If you have created a card folder on the same day to use the Tethering feature, use this card folder as the destination for the files to be copied to. One card folder can hold up to 1000 files. l Only new files are transferred; any DCIM folders on the memory card are ignored and any pre-existing files on the memory card are not transferred.
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Error Messages "This USB device is not supported." n Confirm that your camera is a compatible model. The P-6000/7000 can be tethered to certain Nikon and Canon cameras only. n Confirm your camera's settings. If your camera has USB settings, select "PTP" or a similar option e.g. "MTP/PTP". If your camera is not PTP compliant, it is not supported. "The last connection to camera was terminated abnormally. Some files might not be transferred.
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n Check your memory card: Insert a memory card. If there is not enough space in your memory card, image capture will not work as the images are stored on the memory card, and then copied across to the viewer. n Check your camera's battery/batteries. If battery power is too low the camera will not work. n The OK key or "release" button may not work with some cameras. These functions have been tested and confirmed as working with the supported models listed in the table above.
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Tethering is in progress, or the viewer may display an error message and end Tethering.